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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.57, 242.22 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.57, 242.22 and 110.09 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.57 : 242.22 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.57/242.22 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.57x = 242.22 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.57x = 26,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,667.02/161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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